Barbara Ann Repan

Sharing Hope that Anchors the Soul

Out of Words {book review}

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Sometimes life is so hard. Trying to navigate the journey of brokenness when our heart hurts is difficult. Getting help from friends who have experienced hard things is one way to find healing. Out of Words is one of those friends. And author, Carmen Horne, does a beautiful job in her new book capturing the crushing feelings with her wisdom from experience and tender loving compassion. She’s been there so she knows the pain and being without words. I highly recommend Out of Words, 31 Prayers Continue Reading

ADORED by the God who sees me

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Time Apart conference

"In Genesis, God saw Hagar, a slave, in the middle of her desperation. God, “El Roi,” she declared to Him, “You are the God who sees me” Genesis 16:13. God sees everyone, no matter their circumstances, no matter how undervalued and disrespected they are. Just as He spoke encouragement and instruction to Hagar in her darkest times, so He will faithfully encourage and instruct you.” (from the Time Apart conference program guide). The Time Apart conference was held in Columbus, Ohio, September Continue Reading

A Redesigned Life {Book Review}

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A Redesigned Life book

A Redesigned Life by Tracy Steel   First of all, I just want to thank the author, Tracy Steel, for writing this one. I believe it will help many who have a redesigned life, one they didn't choose. I wish I had this book in my younger years with several "redesigned life" instances. I pray God will bless your book and that it will bless many others. "All of us are living a life we did not design."  I wish it wasn't true, though in some cases it may have turned out better for some. Tracy Continue Reading